This is the first Kago by Sancho.
It is less sweet than Yamadanishiki and has a slightly spicy taste.
It is gassy and crisp.
Yamadanishiki is sweet and juicy, Hozu is complex, and Kako is spicy.
Since it is not available near my home, when I come to Kyushu, I wander around my favorite liquor store to search for this. Unfortunately, they are sold out except for Ninoh Brewery.
It's so soft and juicy. I felt it was a little too sweet, but it was still delicious.
Rare rice from Ubusuna, "Kako" Shikonosai.
It is shwashy, sour, and a little bitter. This exquisite balance is truly a superb grapefruit carbonation for adults. It is delicious!
Specs
Brand name: Ubusuna 2025 Kabako Shononozo
Sake Brewer : Hananokoh Shuzo (Wasui-cho, Tamana-gun, Kumamoto)
This place is amazing! Characteristics: An evolution of the San-do brand, brewed from a Meiji-era native species, "Kabako," cultivated under the "Shi-no-jo" standard of no pesticides or fertilizers, and brewed in a wooden vat using a traditional sake yeast yeast stock.
Taste Characteristics: The unique wild citrus flavor of "Kago" and the complex flavor from the wooden vat are harmonized beautifully at a low alcohol (13%).
Pairing suggestions: The grapefruit-like bitterness and acidity make it an excellent match for ethnic dishes and Mediterranean cuisine with lots of olive oil! This season, it would also be great with fatty fish with a strong squeeze of lemon.
Start drinking in the New Year from "Sanzu"! 🍶
I happened to buy it today at a fixed price!
It is translucent and moderately clear which you can imagine the taste from the appearance! It has a nice acidity and umami.
The acidity and umami are exquisite and rich, a balance I like so much! ⚖️
It was a good start to a good sake encounters! LOL!
Produced soil 2024 Eho increase Rokunou brewery.
Happy New Year!
The toast is, of course, to my favorite San-do sake, Hozasu Roku-no-zozo, which has been stored in ice temperature for six months before being uncorked.
When we uncorked the bottle, we could hear a pleasant gas release sound, and we expected it to still be fresh.
The nose has a mellow, melon and banana-like top note, with a pleasant gassy sensation.
The strength of the wild Hozu rice is also evident in the sweetness of the rice. The layered depth of umami and overlapping, elegant acidity vividly linger on the palate.
The taste is harmonious while showing a multifaceted expression of flamboyance, roughness, and freshness, and colored the beginning of the year in the best possible way!